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India’s new coronavirus cases dipped marginally on Sunday but deaths due to the infection jumped by a record 3,689, with one more state going into lockdown as the nation’s creaky healthcare system is unable to cope with a massive caseload. Authorities reported 392,488 new cases in the previous 24 hours …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention has announced that 62,366 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were given in the past 24 hours. The total number of doses provided up to today stands at 10,609,950 with a rate of vaccine distribution of 107.28 doses per 100 people. This is in line …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced on Saturday that it conducted 202,881 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus …

The world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge has been completed in northern Portugal, where residents of the nearby town hope the tourist attraction will help revive a region whose economy was devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Hidden between rock-strewn mountains covered with lush greenery and yellow flowers inside the Unesco-recognised Arouca …

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has issued a new regulation covering licensing, prudential and conduct requirements for specialised banks. Specialised banks are licensed under the CBUAE’s new regulation and are allowed to practice different financial activities to serve the local community, such as account opening, card issuance, and …

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai announced the launch of Food Technology Valley. Sheikh Mohammed said on Twitter: “We launched the first phase of Food Tech Valley, a new modern & vibrant city that will serve as …

Abu Dhabi Misdemeanor Court has convicted a social media celebrity for driving his vehicle on a public road, recklessly, at speeds exceeding 205 kilometers per hour, putting his life and the lives of road users at risk. The court also convicted a second defendant in the case for participating in …

The UAE will commemorate on Saturday the Zayed Humanitarian Day, which falls on 19th of Ramadan every year, corresponding to the anniversary of the death of the Founding Father of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The Zayed Humanitarian Day is an annual occasion to celebrate …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention has announced that 81,323 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were given in the past 24 hours. The total number of doses provided up to today stands at 10,547,584 with a rate of vaccine distribution of 106.64 doses per 100 people. This is in line …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced on Friday that it conducted 204,093 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus …